Olakorede Ajasa
Accountant
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Highly organized self-driven individual who is passionate about pursuing my career in accounting and other related fields
Dedicated Accounting professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Fund Accountant
ARM Investment Managers
2021.09 - 2022.12
- Develop and manage potential and existing relationships with internal clients by providing excellent services within stipulated time, providing valuation reports, and responding to enquiries made
- Processing of inflows and withdrawals from client portfolios
- Payment of periodic fees such as management fees, custody fees, trustee fees, supervisory fee, and incentive fees.
- Resolved cash exceptions, evaluating impact on overall account status and reporting findings to stakeholders.
- Performed daily accounting of assigned funds and performed fund analysis for critical decision-making purposes.
- Reconciled daily trading transactions to ascertain necessary month-end adjustment measures.
- Enhanced audit controls by improving planning and testing processes.
Financial Advisor
Guaranty Trust Bank
2018.12 - 2021.08
- Helped individuals and families build and execute wealth management strategies based on unique goals and objectives.
- Worked with clients to support understanding of rationale and details of financial strategies.
- Met with clients to discuss assets, expenses and long-term and short-term investment goals to devise personalized financial plans.
- Performed due diligence and valuation processes.
- Prepared for and coordinated marketing events, created marketing compliance documentation and managed event marketing reimbursement to increase customer base and grow revenue.
- Expanded customer base through community outreach and strategic business partnerships.
Tax Accounting Intern
Board Of Internal Revenue
2017.06 - 2018.04
- Gained knowledge of accounting principles and standards and general business practices to evaluate financial data and transactions
- Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy.
- Balanced reports to submit for approval and verification.
- Employed self-review and analytical review techniques to proactively identify fundamental errors.
- Spotted inefficiencies and weaknesses in current systems and deployed methods to improve efficiency.
Account Executive - Payables and Receivables
Cormart Limited
2016.12 - 2017.02
- Posted customer payments by recording cash, checks and credit card transactions.
- Prepared bills receivable, invoices and bank deposits.
- Processed incoming payments in accordance with established financial policies.
- Verified discrepancies and resolved clients' billing issues
- Drafted invoices for completed work.
Education
Diploma In Accounting - Accounting
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC04.2024
Bsc - Accounting
University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria11.2016
Skills
- Ledger Management
- Accounts Reconciliation
- Financial Analysis
- Customer Service
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Business Management
- Data Analysis
- Active Listening
- International Accounting Standards
- Microsoft Office
- Accounting Principles Knowledge
Accomplishments
- Associate Chartered Accountant (In-View) - Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
- Financial Modelling & Valuation Analyst- CFI
Additional Information
- Research Project: Impact of ICT on Tax Administration in Nigeria.
- MTN Foundation Scholarship Scheme: 2014-2016 awardee
- Asst. Gen Sec 2016 - NUASA ( Nigerian Universities Accounting Student Association) UNILAG Chaper
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Business has only two functions – marketing and innovation.
Peter Drucker
Timeline
Fund Accountant
ARM Investment Managers
2021.09 - 2022.12
Financial Advisor
Guaranty Trust Bank
2018.12 - 2021.08
Tax Accounting Intern
Board Of Internal Revenue
2017.06 - 2018.04
Account Executive - Payables and Receivables
Cormart Limited
2016.12 - 2017.02
Diploma In Accounting - Accounting
University of British Columbia
Bsc - Accounting
University of Lagos
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